Litigation Defense Attorney

Job Description The Role: You will own strategy, manage discovery and experts, lead dispositive and in-limine motion practice, and try cases to a jury. You'll also mentor associates and partner with clients and carriers to drive results & predictability. What You’ll Do: Lead the case lifecycle: early case assessment, strategy memos, budgets, and trial plans. Discovery & experts: take/defend depositions (parties, fact witnesses, 30(b)(6), experts); retain, prepare, and examine medical experts across specialties. Motion practice: summary judgment; motions in limine; evidentiary challenges; trial briefs; post-trial motions. Trial: jury selection, openings/closings, direct/cross (fact & expert), charge conferences, verdict preservation. Client & carrier interface: regular, outcomes-focused updates; reserves input; mediation/ADR strategy; early resolution when it serves the client. Team leadership: supervise associates and paralegals; enforce checklists, SLAs, and quality control. Ethics & compliance: conflicts, billing hygiene, and file management consistent with carrier guidelines. What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months) Tries or meaningfully co-tries 2–3 matters/year OR moves trial-set matters to favorable resolution within budget. Delivers on-time, guideline-compliant reports and budgets with Builds a trusted rapport with at least 3–5 provider clients and carrier adjusters. Coaches 1–2 associates to take independent depos/oral arguments. Qualifications New Jersey bar required (in good standing). New York bar a plus. 1+ years of litigation experience. Strong writing and courtroom skills; calm under pressure; impeccable judgment and professionalism. Nice-to-Haves MedMal Defense Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary, performance bonuses; partner-track available for the right candidate. Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, CLE/bar dues, and trial-support resources and more. Hybrid work after onboarding; modern tech stack and paralegal support. Work location: Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr